Are non-CRS communities able to obtain and utilize CRS publications?

Non-CRS communities can benefit from the resources provided by the Community Rating System (CRS). The CRS is a program that encourages communities to undertake floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). While the primary goal of CRS is to reward communities that implement such proactive measures by offering insurance premium discounts for policyholders, the program also produces a variety of educational and resource materials.

These publications include guides, best practices, and other useful information regarding floodplain management and risk reduction strategies. Non-CRS communities, while they may not receive the same benefits as communities actively participating in the program, still have access to these valuable resources. This access can aid them in understanding flood plain management issues better and potentially encourage them to adopt similar measures that could lead to future CRS participation.

While other choices regarding restrictions or limitations might suggest that non-CRS communities have limited access, the reality is that these materials are designed to promote better floodplain management practices across all communities, thus making the resources available to them.